Techo Takhmao International Airport
Techo Takhmao International Airport[1][2][3] (Khmer: អាកាសយានដ្ឋានអន្តរជាតិតេជោតាខ្មៅ) (IATA: PNH, ICAO: VDPP) is an international airport currently under construction in Kandal, Cambodia. Located about 30–40 kilometres (16–22 NM; 19–25 mi) south of Phnom Penh, it is expected to be fully operational by 2025, and will replace the existing Phnom Penh International Airport as the city's main airport.[4] The airport will span over 2,600 hectares (6,400 acres) in Kandal Province. Once completed, it will be the ninth largest airport in the world and designated as a 4F class airport.[5]
Techo Takhmao International Airport អាកាសយានដ្ឋានអន្តរជាតិតេជោតាខ្មៅ | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||||||||||
| Operator | Cambodia Airports | ||||||||||||||||||
| Serves | Phnom Penh | ||||||||||||||||||
| Location | Kandal, Cambodia | ||||||||||||||||||
| Opened | 2025 (expected) | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Coordinates | 11°21′46.5″N 104°54′59.8″E | ||||||||||||||||||
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Etymology
The name Techo (Khmer: តេជោ) is a title given to army commanders by the King of Cambodia and Takhmao (Khmer: តាខ្មៅ) refers to the guardian spirit (Neakta) of Krong Takhmao which is the provincial city of Kandal province, the province in which the airport is located.
Prime Minister Hun Sen announced the new name on 9 December 2021 while inspecting the new airport. The word "Techo" is referenced from Khmer history in which the king granted titles to former Khmer army commanders Techo Meas and Techo Yort who operated in the territory of Kandal Province. He also stated that "Techo" shows the strength of the kingdom's monarchy.
References
- "Cambodia's New Airport Named Techo Takhmau International Airport". freshnewsasia.com. 9 December 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
- Sokunthea, Vann (2021-12-07). "ព្រលានយន្តហោះអន្តរជាតិភ្នំពេញថ្មី នឹងត្រូវប្រសិទ្ធិនាមជា«អាកាសយានដ្ឋានអន្តរជាតិតេជោ»" [New Phnom Penh International Airport to be Named "Techo International Airport"]. Kampuchea Thmey Daily (in Khmer).
- Sreypor, Kong (2021-12-09). "BREAKING NEWS: PM to Name the New Phnom Penh Airport as "Techo Takhmao International Airport"". EAC News.
- "New Phnom Penh Airport New Airport Profile". centreforaviation.com. CAPA.
- "New US$1.5 billion Phnom Penh Airport Set for 50% Completion by End 2021". www.construction-property.com. 23 February 2021. Retrieved April 10, 2021.